Council projects

We undertake many projects each year to improve the amenity and liveability of Glen Eira.

Council funds these projects, with additional funding at times from State and Federal Governments.

08 January 2026

Glen Huntly Road, Glen Huntly asphalt footpath upgrades

Map of footpath

We’re upgrading the footpath along Glen Huntly Road in Glen Huntly to make it easier and safer for everyone to get around.

08 January 2026

Footpath and streetscape work near Caufield Racecourse

We are preparing to undertake footpath and streetscape upgrade works around the perimeter of Caulfield Racecourse, including Normanby Road, Station Street, Smith Street, Kambrook Road, Booran Road, and Neerim Road. 

31 December 2025

Green Link (Ripon Grove) in Elsternwick active travel and biodiversity improvements

We’re improving Ripon Grove to make it safer, greener and more pleasant for people walking and riding bikes.

31 December 2025

Queens Avenue to Djerring Trail intersection and road safety improvements

We’re improving the connection between the Queens Avenue path and the Djerring Trail to make it safer and easier for everyone to use.

26 November 2025

Packer Park

We are upgrading Packer Park in Carnegie to make sure it continues to meet the growing needs of our community.

17 November 2025

Electric vehicle charging stations

We’ve installed electric vehicle (EV) chargers in Council car parks across Glen Eira to make charging EVs easy and accessible.

07 October 2025

2025–26 road upgrades

We look after 465 kilometres of roads — making sure they are safe, accessible and meet the needs of our community now and into the future. Read on to learn more about the planned road upgrades during the 2025–2026 financial year.  

06 October 2025

Glen Huntly Road, Elsternwick footpath upgrades

Map of footpath

We’re upgrading the footpath along Glen Huntly Road in Elsternwick to make it easier and safer for everyone to get around.

22 September 2025

Frankston Rail Trail improvements

We are improving and extending the trail to make it safer for everyone and easier for people walking and riding bikes to find their way.

11 July 2025

Footpath restoration — Centre Road, Bentleigh (completed)

We have restored the footpath along Centre Road in Bentleigh to make it easier and safer for everyone to get around.

17 June 2025

Caulfield Park lake seating walls

Artist impression of the Caulfield Park lake seating walls

We’re building a new footpath and bluestone seating walls at Caulfield Park, to connect the deck with the arbour above the lake. Read on for more information about the works.

27 May 2025

Mackie Road Reserve

We have plans to upgrade Mackie Road Reserve in Bentleigh East to make sure it continues to meet the growing needs of our community.